Contact Officers are the first point of contact for advice on FOI, IPS or privacy matters related to their agency. The OAIC strongly encourages each agency to have Contact Officers at a senior level for each of these areas. In some agencies these functions may be handled by the same person.
ICON meetings are held regularly throughout the year and provide Contact Officers with the opportunity to receive updates on the work of the OAIC and developments in the FOI, IPS and privacy areas. It also provides an opportunity for networking with colleagues in other agencies who may be dealing with similar issues in relation to FOI, the IPS or privacy. Generally, these meetings are held in Canberra.
ICON update
The Australian Government has announced the OAIC will be disbanded by 1 January 2015. For more information on this please see the Statement by Commissioners.
There are plans to retain a network for Privacy Contact Officers. Over the next few months, the OAIC will be in touch with ICON members about the future of the network. We are interested to hear how we can support you in the future. Email any suggestions to icon@oaic.gov.au.
Resources from previous ICON meetings
- Friday 16 May 2014
- Tuesday 18 February 2014
- Friday 6 December 2013 (Sydney)
- Tuesday 13 August 2013
- Tuesday 16 April 2013
- Friday 7 December 2012
- Tuesday 11 September 2012
- Tuesday 5 June 2012
- Wednesday 21 March 2012
- Friday 9 December 2011
- Tuesday 27 September 2011
- Tuesday 7 June 2011
- Tuesday 15 March 2011
How do I join?
If you are an FOI, IPS or Privacy Contact Officer and would like to join ICON, please sign up through our Subscribe page.
